Scams from food vendors on the scenic trains

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Sanath K.2815 rep2
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We are taking the train to Ella Are the vendors walking through the train carriages safe to buy food from or do they scam tourists on prices

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The train vendors are heavily regulated by the railway authority and are not scammers. They provide a vital and safe service. The hot snacks like roasted peanuts, wade (lentil fritters), and sweet tea are delicious and safe to eat. They might occasionally round up the price from 80 LKR to 100 LKR for a foreigner, but it is not a malicious scam.

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Emily R.2025 rep2

I will definitely carry small change for the vendors Thanks

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Sanath K.2815 rep2

The prawn wade on the train is amazing. I ate them on the entire 7-hour journey and my stomach was totally fine.

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David B.2240 rep2

If you have a very sensitive stomach, avoid the pre-cut fruit they sell in little plastic bags, just to be safe regarding the water used to wash it.

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Chamari F.2125 rep2

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